A History Of The Theories Of Aether And Electricity: From The Age Of Descartes To The Close Of The Nineteenth Century (1910) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781164438236)

""A History Of The Theories Of Aether And Electricity: From The Age Of Descartes To The Close Of The Nineteenth Century"" is a comprehensive book written by E. T. Whittaker in 1910. The book explores the history of the theories of aether and electricity, from the 17th century to the end of the 19th century. The author provides a detailed account of the development of these theories, including the contributions of prominent scientists such as Descartes, Newton, Maxwell, and Faraday.The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a specific period in the history of these theories. The author discusses the various experiments and observations that led to the development of these theories, as well as the controversies and debates that arose along the way. The book also explores the philosophical and metaphysical implications of these theories, and how they influenced the wider scientific community.Overall, ""A History Of The Theories Of Aether And Electricity"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of science and the development of modern physics. The book provides a thorough and engaging account of the theories of aether and electricity, and their impact on the scientific community and the wider world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: E. T. Whittaker
ISBN-10: 1164438239
ISBN-13: 9781164438236
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 492
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.96lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.25d